According to 2014 CDC statistics, approximately 1% of people in the world have autism spectrum disorder. In the United States, this number is higher, 1 out of 68 – up 6-15% between 2002 and 2010. It is considered the fastest growing developmental disability. The good…

By: Heather Chandler Often, parents at their wits end throw out threats like “if you don’t do [this] then you won’t get [that]!”  How often does this work for you?  Typically, your child gets upset, has a tantrum, they don’t do what you’ve asked them…

By: Julia Daly The scene is common. Your child comes home from school, watches some TV or plays, and then you ask them to go do their homework…and chaos ensues. Maybe they drop to the floor screaming, maybe they hit you, and maybe they simply…

By: Beth Vaughan The most recent studies show that 1 in 68 children are now being diagnosed on the Autism spectrum. While diagnosis and research are on the rise, a child is unfortunately not diagnosed by a professional until he or she is over the…

By: Beth Vaughan NBC’s hit show “Parenthood” returned on Thursday night for its 6th and final season. If you are not familiar with the heartwarming show, it follows the story of the Braverman family; made up of a set of grandparents, their four children, and their…

By: Beth Vaughan Last week, Autism Speaks and JetBlue Airways hosted more than 250 people at the blue Horizons for Autism airport rehearsal event at JKF International Airport in New York City. Blue Horizons for Autism provides families and individuals affected by autism with the opportunity…